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Digital rights
for everyone.

Derechos digitales
para todas.

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pour tous.

Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. By combining direct technical support, strategic advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.

Recent News & Updates

Protect LGBTIQ Digital Rights
Content Governance
Content Governance

Protect LGBTQ+ Digital Rights

6 Jun 2023
Campaign
Protect LGBTQ+ Digital Rights
6 Jun 2023
Protect LGBTQ+ Digital Rights
Transparency
Transparency

An open letter to the RightsCon community about RightsCon Costa Rica and what comes next

31 Aug 2023

We explain the challenges and exclusion some participants faced, apologize and take accountability for our role, and share thoughts on the road ahead.

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An open letter to the RightsCon community about RightsCon Costa Rica and what comes next
31 Aug 2023
An open letter to the RightsCon community about RightsCon Costa Rica and what comes next
AI Act
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

Joint statement: EU legislators must close dangerous loophole in AI Act

7 Sep 2023

Big Tech has lobbied to introduce a major loophole to the EU AI Act’s high-risk classification process. We call on EU legislators to maintain a high level of protection in the AI Act. 

Press Release
Joint statement: EU legislators must close dangerous loophole in AI Act
7 Sep 2023
Joint statement: EU legislators must close dangerous loophole in AI Act
Indonesia MR5 Amicus Brief
Content Governance
Content Governance

Cambodia: Meta refuses to block Hun Sen’s accounts, implicitly encouraging incitement to violence

30 Aug 2023

By refusing to suspend Hun Sen’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, Meta has missed a crucial opportunity to oppose incitement to violence and hate speech online.

Press Release
Cambodia: Meta refuses to block Hun Sen’s accounts, implicitly encouraging incitement to violence
30 Aug 2023
Cambodia: Meta refuses to block Hun Sen’s accounts, implicitly encouraging incitement to violence
TikTok ban Kenya
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Kenyan parliament must reject petition to ban TikTok

24 Aug 2023
Press Release
Kenyan parliament must reject petition to ban TikTok
24 Aug 2023
Kenyan parliament must reject petition to ban TikTok
Unveiling DHS’s Injustice systems in Immigration Processes for Salvadoran immigrants
Surveillance
Surveillance

El Salvador: cómo los datos poco fiables acorralan a las personas migrantes en Estados Unidos

30 Aug 2023
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El Salvador: cómo los datos poco fiables acorralan a las personas migrantes en Estados Unidos
30 Aug 2023
El Salvador: cómo los datos poco fiables acorralan a las personas migrantes en Estados Unidos
Gabon's election internet access
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Democratic elections in Zimbabwe require an open, accessible internet

25 Aug 2023
News
Democratic elections in Zimbabwe require an open, accessible internet
Tech Policy Press ↗
25 Aug 2023
Democratic elections in Zimbabwe require an open, accessible internet
UN Cybercrime Treaty
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Media briefing: critical human rights issues at stake in the draft UN Cybercrime Treaty

August 23 @ 1:30 pm 2:30 pm EDT

Experts from EFF, Human Rights Watch, and four internationalallies will brief reporters on critical flaws in the draft UN Cybercrime Treaty

Event
Media briefing: critical human rights issues at stake in the draft UN Cybercrime Treaty

August 23 @ 1:30 pm 2:30 pm EDT

Media briefing: critical human rights issues at stake in the draft UN Cybercrime Treaty
Gabon's election internet access
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Gabon’s election: President Ali Bongo must protect internet access

24 Aug 2023

President Ali Bongo must keep the internet accessible throughout Gabon’s entire general election process — regardless of the outcome.

Press Release
Gabon’s election: President Ali Bongo must protect internet access
24 Aug 2023
Gabon’s election: President Ali Bongo must protect internet access
Gabon's election internet access
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Manipur, India, internet shutdowns: stop shielding abuse against women

22 Aug 2023

After over 100 days, authorities must immediately end internet shutdowns in Manipur, India, that are shielding atrocities.

Press Release
Manipur, India, internet shutdowns: stop shielding abuse against women
22 Aug 2023
Manipur, India, internet shutdowns: stop shielding abuse against women
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

The last hour of Prigozhin’s plane

24 Aug 2023
News
The last hour of Prigozhin’s plane
WIRED ↗
24 Aug 2023
The last hour of Prigozhin’s plane
Joint Appeal COP28
Surveillance
Surveillance

UAE must release all those unjustly imprisoned before COP28

15 Aug 2023

Authorities in the UAE should release all those unjustly imprisoned in the country before the start of COP28.

Press Release
UAE must release all those unjustly imprisoned before COP28
15 Aug 2023
UAE must release all those unjustly imprisoned before COP28
An investigation into the (DHS) by civil society
Data Protection
Data Protection

Organizaciones de derechos humanos piden investigación sobre intercambio de información entre Estados Unidos y gobiernos autoritarios para procesos migratorios

9 Aug 2023
Press Release
Organizaciones de derechos humanos piden investigación sobre intercambio de información entre Estados Unidos y gobiernos autoritarios para procesos migratorios
9 Aug 2023
Organizaciones de derechos humanos piden investigación sobre intercambio de información entre Estados Unidos y gobiernos autoritarios para procesos migratorios
DSA internet blocking
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Civil society gets its confirmation from EU Commissioner: no internet shutdowns under DSA

2 Aug 2023

Commissioner Breton clarified that internet shutdowns are not lawful under the DSA except under extreme circumstances.

Press Release
Civil society gets its confirmation from EU Commissioner: no internet shutdowns under DSA
2 Aug 2023
Civil society gets its confirmation from EU Commissioner: no internet shutdowns under DSA
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Brasil: Contribuciones al debate sobre la responsabilidad y regulación de las plataformas digitales

25 Jul 2023

desde Access Now y Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) preparamos un documento conjunto sobre las discusiones alrededor de el PL-2630

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Brasil: Contribuciones al debate sobre la responsabilidad y regulación de las plataformas digitales
25 Jul 2023
Brasil: Contribuciones al debate sobre la responsabilidad y regulación de las plataformas digitales
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Around the world, threats to LGBTQ+ speech deepen

28 Jun 2023
News
Around the world, threats to LGBTQ+ speech deepen
28 Jun 2023
Around the world, threats to LGBTQ+ speech deepen
#KeepItOn 2023 election watch
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch

9 Feb 2023

Governments around the world continue to shut down the internet during elections. Join our 2023 elections watch to #KeepItOn.

Campaign
2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch
9 Feb 2023
2023 elections and internet shutdowns watch
TikTok ban Kenya
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

بيان تضامني مع منصة “متصدقش” للصحافة المستقلة والمتخصصة في التحقق الإخباري

28 Aug 2023

تدين منظمات المجتمع المدني، ووسائل الإعلام والصحافة المستقلة، والأفراد الموقعين أدناه، استهداف أجهزة الأمن المصرية لمنصة “متصدقش” الصحفية المستقلة المتخصصة في التحقق الإخباري.

Press Release
بيان تضامني مع منصة “متصدقش” للصحافة المستقلة والمتخصصة في التحقق الإخباري
28 Aug 2023
بيان تضامني مع منصة “متصدقش” للصحافة المستقلة والمتخصصة في التحقق الإخباري
Algorithmic accountability
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence

What you need to know about generative AI and human rights

24 May 2023

Generative AI has been all over the headlines. But what are the human rights implications? Get the facts in our generative AI FAQ.

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What you need to know about generative AI and human rights
24 May 2023
What you need to know about generative AI and human rights
Armenia spyware victims: Pegasus hacking in war
Surveillance
Surveillance

Hacking in a war zone: Pegasus spyware in the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict

25 May 2023

A joint investigation by civil society and independent researchers has uncovered hacking of Armenia spyware victims with NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.

Publication
Hacking in a war zone: Pegasus spyware in the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
25 May 2023
Hacking in a war zone: Pegasus spyware in the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict
#NoExamShutdown
Internet Shutdowns
Internet Shutdowns

Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown

18 Apr 2023

Year after year, the MENA region has led the world in exam-related shutdowns. With the 2023 exam season in the region quickly approaching, it’s time to take action and demand change! #NoExamShutdown

Campaign
Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
18 Apr 2023
Tell MENA authorities: #NoExamShutdown
Comunicado conjunto contra la persecución de Oscar Costero
Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression

Organizaciones de sociedad civil denuncian la persecución del activista venezolano Oscar Costero

22 May 2023
Press Release
Organizaciones de sociedad civil denuncian la persecución del activista venezolano Oscar Costero
22 May 2023
Organizaciones de sociedad civil denuncian la persecución del activista venezolano Oscar Costero
surveillance tech at the EU borders
Privacy
Privacy

Nowhere to turn: How surveillance tech at the EU borders is endangering lives

23 May 2023

Surveillance tech at the EU borders is endangering lives. Authorities must #ProtectNotSurveil people on the move.

Publication
Nowhere to turn: How surveillance tech at the EU borders is endangering lives
23 May 2023
Nowhere to turn: How surveillance tech at the EU borders is endangering lives
Tunisia digitization programs
Digital Identity Systems
Digital Identity Systems

Past learnings must be ‘at the heart of implementing’ a digital identity system in Kenya

24 May 2023
Press Release
Past learnings must be ‘at the heart of implementing’ a digital identity system in Kenya
24 May 2023
Past learnings must be ‘at the heart of implementing’ a digital identity system in Kenya
RightsCon Costa Rica 2023 RightsCon

RightsCon

The world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age

Digital Security Helpline Helpline

Helpline

24/7 assistance for human rights defenders at risk in every region

Access Now Grants Grants

Grants

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Access Now is made up of a diverse team of more than 130 experts working in centers of political power, tech innovation, and civic action around the world. We have registered offices in Belgium, Costa Rica, Germany, Tunisia, and the United States, with team members based in more than 20 countries across six continents.